Never Ignore These Signs--> How to Recognize the Symptoms of Stomach Ulcers.
An ulcer is an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, usually caused by a break in the skin.
Ulcers can be small, painful sores in the mouth to serious lesions of the stomach or intestine. A peptic ulcer in the stomach is also called a gastric ulcer and although there is not a single attributable reason for the forming of ulcers, they may be caused by poor health or high stress but in most cases they come from an infection from bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) which is a type of bacteria. These germs enter the body and live in the digestive tract. After some years, they cause the ulcers, in the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine. For some people, an infection can lead to stomach cancer.
Abdominal pain between the breastbone and belly button are usually indications of possible ulcers. The pain can vary, lasting anywhere from just a few minutes several or more hours. It
often occurs between meals and could be
described as a burning, stabbing, shooting or aching pain.
Some symptoms to look out for include;
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An increase in amount of gas and burping.
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A feeling of fullness and an inability to drink a lot of liquids.
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Being hungry a couple of hours after eating a meal.
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Mild nausea, most common on first waking in the morning.
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An overall feeling of being tired and not feeling well.
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Loss of appetite.
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Weight loss.In serious cases;
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Vomiting, especially if blood is present, can be an indication of advanced ulcers.
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Dark, tarry, or pasty stool may also be a sign of severe ulcers.
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Bloody stools.
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Ulcers if left untreated can lead to very serious health risks which can be fatal.
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